Matthew 11:28–30 (KJV): meaning and how to memorise it

What Matthew 11:28–30 says

Jesus invites all who labour and are heavy laden to come to him. He gives rest, and his yoke is easy.

Matthew 11:28–30 in context

²⁵At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. ²⁶Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. ²⁷All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. ²⁸Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. ²⁹Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. ³⁰For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Matthew 11, verses 25–30. Read the whole chapter with John Brown’s notes in the Self-Interpreting Bible.

Matthew 11:28–30 in the catechisms

The Reformation catechisms and confessions cite Matthew 11:28–30 2 times as a proof text.

WSC 31
What is effectual calling?
WLC 172
May one who doubteth of his being in Christ, or of his due preparation, come to the Lord's supper?

How to memorise Matthew 11:28–30

Hearers breaks the verse into clauses and teaches each clause in four steps. Then it brings each clause back just before you forget it.

01
Read
Read the verse with the clauses marked. Listen to it read aloud.
02
Trace
Type the first letter of each word, with the words shown faintly.
03
Fade
Half of the words go. Type the text again, and fill the gaps from memory.
04
Recall
All the words go. Type it or say it aloud. Each clause gets its own grade and its own review date.